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Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Intermediary? Why Do I Need A Middle Man Between Me And God?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2023

If I can't fix my own stereo system, how can I build a path for myself to divine union?

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023 So King David, after surviving his quarrel with King Saul and his thousands of followers, taking Jerusalem, the unconquered city, with the loss of barely any men, and extending his rule pretty much from the “river to the sea,” wakes up one morning in his cedar-lined ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

The Alliance Of The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

Boaz talks with his relatives.

Boaz knew where to find his relative, at the city entryway. This was the focal point of movement. Nobody could enter or leave the city without going through the city gate. Dealers set up their brief shops close to the entryway, which additionally filled in as a "city hall." Here city ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is The Bloody City?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2024

To borrow from John Donne, “send not to know” where is the bloody city. We are the bloody city.

Friday of the 18th Week in Course 2024 Where is the Bloody City? Assyria was the bloody city in the time of the prophet Nahum. Everybody knew it. They had conquered countries from central Africa up and down, east and west, all the way up to the area we call Ukraine. And they did it brutally. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Nahum 2:1-3, Nahum 3:1-3, Nahum 3:6-7, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Problem Of Procrastination Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The Problem of Procrastination

Acts 24:10-27 The Problem of Procrastination Some will not be saved because of Rebellion - Luke 19:14 We will not have this man to reign over us. of Religion - John 3:7 Ye must be born again of Reluctance - They would be saved, but not today. 1. The Preaching that Convicted him - 25 And as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-27

Denomination: Holiness

When We Are Weak We Are Strong

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 19, 2004

God’s remedy for toward weak members in the body and weakness in the individual.

When We Are Weak We Are Strong I Cor. 12:22, 23 & II Cor. 12:9, 10 INTRO.: Optometrists have always told me my right eye is considerably weaker than my left. It wouldn’t be so bad, except my right eye, they say, is my "dominant" eye. I don’t understand but maybe it has something to do with being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-23, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaking Things Up! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 15, 2005

What might be the significance of the miracles that occurred when Jesus died?

Last time we considered the miracle of the darkness that covered the face of the land for some three hours, while Jesus paid the price for the sins of the world. We noted that He suffered the horror of hell itself for our sake, and after having fully paid the price for our sins, and only after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-54

Denomination: Baptist

An Upside Down World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 27, 2002

Conventional wisdom says "Worry." Jesus says: Let not your hearts be troubled

Saxlingham 28-04-02 John 14:1-14 I would like to focus on the first verse of the Gospel reading this afternoon Jesus said: Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me (Jn 14:1) If you are anything like me, you will worry. I worried about making ends meet when I felt God ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Isaiah's Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

An O. T. Prophecy of the coming Messiah.

ISAIAH’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Isaiah 9:6-7; 53:4-11; 55:1-11 INTRO: Isaiah saw clearly the Messiah’s true nature and mission and drew word pictures of Him. ILLUS: A child was sitting at a table in her room feverishly working on a project. Her mother came in and asked, “Honey, what are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

Purposeful Ministry Series

Contributed by Jeff Stewart on Oct 19, 2002

Describes the role of the pastor, deacons and members of a purposeful church.

Purposeful Ministry September 29, 2002 Oran FBC Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks we have discovered and examined the purposes of the church. We have learned that churches must evangelize, not only overseas, but also right in their own backyards (Acts 1:8). We have also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Daniel :supernatural Intervention And Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This is a sermon about God and His mighty power and is taken from the life of Daniel. The Seven qualities mentioned are namely 1.SYMPATHY 2.SKILLS 3.SHOWS 4.SOVEREIGN 5.SECRETS 6.SHUTS 7.SIGNS

THE GOD OF DANIEL :SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTION AND DELIVERANCE OUTLINE 1.SYMPATHY 2.SKILLS 3.SHOWS 4.SOVEREIGN 5.SECRETS 6.SHUTS 7.SIGNS THE MESSAGE THE GOD OF DANIEL: SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTION AND DELIVERANCE 1.SYMPATHY Daniel 1:9 The God of Daniel caused favour and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed With Blood

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000

Print for young seekers/believers

“KNOWING THAT YOU WERE NOT REDEEMED WITH PERISHABLE THINGS LIKE SILVER OR GOLD FROM YOUR FUTILE WAY OF LIFE INHERITED FROM YOUR FOREFATHERS, 19 BUT WITH PRECIOUS BLOOD, AS OF A LAMB UNBLEMISHED AND SPOTLESS, THE BLOOD OF CHRIST. 20 FOR HE WAS FOREKNOWN BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD, BUT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Tell It To Jesus

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 29, 2000

when life deals a hard blow, tell it to Jesus!

"TELL IT TO JESUS" "John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus", (Matthew 14 : 12). What a birthday party! What a present! Herod’s birthday feast. One does not need to think to long or hard, to picture what type of party was in progress. A wild ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Putting God To Work

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer and conflict reguires proper focus.

Introductory Considerations 1. Friends - we are here this evening to do some work. Our General Synod has started meeting and we have some grave concerns. 2. Main concern is the Formula of Agreement. If passed we would recognize that a church that ordains homosexuals is rightly proclaiming the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed